The Supreme Court struggled Wednesday with whether it should strike down a federal law banning a trademark for 'Trump too small,' as justices from both wings of the court raised concerns about the impact of green-lighting registration of the phrase.
U.S. Supreme Court is seen on July 13, 2023, in Washington. In arguments on Nov. 1, Supreme Court justices will weigh a California man’s attempt to trademark a phrase mocking former President Donald Trump as “too small.”The Supreme Court struggled Wednesday with whether it should strike down a federal law banning a trademark for “Trump too small,” as justices from both wings of the court raised concerns about the impact of green-lighting registration of the phrase.
Mr. Trump is not a party to the case, and it’s safe to say he did not consent to the critical phrase “Trump too small.” Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, a Trump appointee, said bars on using another person’s name have been around since the nation’s founding, suggesting there are no constitutional concerns on restricting speech.
He was denied a trademark based on the fact that Mr. Trump did not consent to his name being used. In rejecting the trademark request, the government reasoned that using names in trademarked phrases could confuse consumers, suggesting the person is linked to the product. Deputy Solicitor General Malcolm Stewart said the law restricts people from getting government benefits from using another person’s name.
“Under the clause, JOE 2020 has been registered, but not ‘No Joe in 2024.’ HILLARY FOR AMERICA has also been registered. But not ‘Hillary for Prison 2016.’ And BIDEN PRESIDENT is registered, while ‘Impeach 46’ was denied,” Mr. Elster’s brief noted.
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